With so many fun and exciting activities to do, it will be easy to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. Our top picks are:
- Ride the miniature trains in Eltham
Diamond Valley Railway Inc.
dvr.com.au
- Do you love animals and want to learn more about them
RSPCA Victoria Junior Holiday Program
rspcavic.org/services/education/holiday-programs/junior-holiday-program-with-dates
- Come and explore, play, create and observe the delights of spring
Spring Into Nature At The Royal Botanic Gardens
rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on/spring-into-nature
- Discover the Australian landscape on an open-air bus
The Explorer – Cranbourne Gardens
rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on/kids-explorer/2019-10-01
- See all your favourite Sesame Street characters in one spectacular show
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers
silverscircus.com.au/book-an-event/index.php
- Visit the magnificent tulip flower festival
Children’s Week at Tesselaar Tulip Festival
mumslittleexplorers.com/tesselaar-tulip-flower-festival-melbourne
- Discover the thrill of rock climbing
The Ultimate Climbing Experience
hardrock.com.au
- Soar through the treetops on flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels!
Glen Harrow Park – Trees Adventure
treesadventure.com.au/park/glen-harrow-park
- Explore 20 acres of stimulating, fun filled activities for all ages
Hedgend Maze Healesville
hedgend.com.au
- Hire a row boat, kayak or canoe
Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
fairfieldboathouse.com
- Stroll through the paddocks and watch the farm community at work
Collingwood Children’s Farm
farm.org.au
- Known for its all-abilities playground in a bushland setting
Hays Paddock
boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/hays-paddock
- Be Inspired by the wildlife education programs
Melbourne Zoo
zoo.org.au/melbournee
- Feed the animals, learn from Wildlife Rangers and explore the fun and adventure
Gumbuya World
gumbuya.com.au
- Bring a picnic and take part in thrilling rides, go-karts, mini golf and more
Funfields Themepark
funfields.com.au
- Explore Australian animals in their habitat
Healesville Sanctuary
zoo.org.au/healesville
- Take part in a children’s artmaking workshop inspired by the Archibald Prize 2019
Tarra Warra Museum of Art
twma.com.au/events/archibald-prize-2019-drop-in-childrens-workshop
- Participate in a School Holiday Program Art In Motion workshop
Heide Museum of Modern Art
heide.com.au/events/school-holidays-art-motion
- Become a Junior Chocolatier. Learn how to make indulgent chocolate creations
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
yvci.com.au/classes
- Climb aboard the iconic steam train and experience the picturesque Dandenong Ranges
Puffing Billy
puffingbilly.com.au
